BREAKING: Many dead as Fulani herdsmen attack fully loaded Benue Links going to Otukpo

Gunmen believed to be Fulani herdsmen Thursday attacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus traveling to Otukpo along the Naka road in Gwer West Local Government Area, at Tyolaha village.

The assailants mercilessly attacked the passengers, resulting in the tragic loss of several passengers and several others injured.

Benue Police Public Relations Officer, Anekwe Catherine, confirmed the harrowing incident, stating, “Today, unknown gunmen attacked a Benue Links bus en route to Otukpo, resulting in three wounded passengers, including women, and one fatality.”

Jessy Oche

Jesse Oche is a young writer with passion for sports and agro journalism. He loves traveling and reading.

Recent Posts

Probe panel: Ortom defeats Benue state govt at appeal court

The Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, on Thursday set aside the ruling of the Benue…

7 hours ago

Police take action over murder of lawyer Mark Ofikwu in Otukpo

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the tragic killing of prominent Otukpo-based lawyer and…

8 hours ago

BREAKING: Reps reject bill proposing six-year single tenure for president, governors

A bill proposing a six-year single term for the office of the president and state…

10 hours ago

BREAKING: Senate approves Tinubu’s ₦1.77 Trillion loan request to address 2024 Budget deficit

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2b) loan request following a voice…

10 hours ago

Finland arrests Simon Ekpa, four others over terrorism financing

Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, and four others have been arrested in Finland for involvement…

10 hours ago

BREAKING: Biafra: Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland

Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, and four other persons have been arrested in Finland over…

11 hours ago